Samsung GT-S5660 - User Manual

Contents 5 Contents Assembling ............................................. 9 Unpack .................................................................. 9Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9Charge the battery ........................................... 11Insert a memory card ..............

Assembling 9 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • Quick start guide • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warrant...

Assembling 11 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause ...

Assembling 12 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 2 outlet. You can use the device while it is charging, but it • may take longer to fully charge the battery.While the device is charging, the touch screen may • not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug t...

Assembling 13 Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port 2 on a PC. Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is 3 no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device an...

Assembling 15 Format the memory card › Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything ....

Assembling 16 Attach a hand strap Remove the back cover. 1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over 2 the small projection. Replace the back cover. 3

Getting started 17 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ 1 ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the 2 on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK . Follow all po...

Getting started 18 Keys › Key Function Power/ Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen. Home Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). ...

Getting started 19 Icon DefinitionCall in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Mobile AP activated Indicator icons › Icons shown on the display may vary depe...

Getting started 20 Icon DefinitionMusic playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10:00 Current time Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the tou...

Getting started 22 › Add items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, Press [ 1 ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.Select the item category 2 → an ...

Getting started 23 Use the shortcuts panel › In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events...

Getting started 24 Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select 1 to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. 2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.Select a...

Getting started 25 Drag the application icon to the location you want. 3 You can move an application icon to another main menu screen.Press [ 4 ] → Save . To change the order of the main menu screens, In the application list, place your two fingers on the 1 screen and pinch.Tap and hold the thumbnai...

Getting started 26 Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. Set the current time and date › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Date and time . Set the time and date and change other options. 2 Turn on or off the touch t...

Getting started 27 Activate animation for switching › windows In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations . Select a wallpaper for the idle screen › In Idle mode, press [ 1 ] → Wallpaper → an option. Select an image. 2 Select ...

Getting started 28 Once you set a screen lock, your device will require • an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.If you forget your PIN or password, bring your • device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security • codes or ...

Getting started 29 Lock your SIM or USIM card › You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card . Enter your PIN and select 2 OK . Once the...

Getting started 30 Continue until you have finished the word. 2 Release the finger on the last character. 3 When the word displays correctly, select 4 to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears.Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text...

Getting started 31 Number Function 6 Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ • ]. To view help information for using the Swype • keyboard, tap and hold . Enter text using the Samsung keypad › Select 1 → Portra...

Getting started 33 Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable ...

Getting started 34 To download files from the web, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet . Search for a file or application and download it. 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications → Unknown sources...

Getting started 35 Select an account. 3 Select the applications you want to synchronise. 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. Synchronise data manually › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Acco...

Communication 36 Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. Make and answer a call › You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject ...

Communication 37 To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, • press and hold the headset button.To end a call, press the headset button. • Use options during a call › You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key u...

Communication 38 View and dial missed calls › Your device will display calls you have missed. To dial the number of a missed call, open the shortcuts panel and select the missed call notification. Use additional features › You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling Numbe...

Communication 39 Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Call waiting . Your setting will be sent to the network. View cal...

Communication 40 Select 2 Contacts . You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.Select contacts and select 3 Add . Select 4 Tap to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley . Select 5 Send to sen...

Communication 41 Select a contact. 2 For a multimedia message, select a message to view 3 the details. Listen to voice mail messages › If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice ma...

Communication 42 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. 4 Enter a subject and message. 5 To attach an image file, press [ 6 ] → Attach → a file. Select 7 to send the message. View email messages › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Mail . Select an email message. 2 ...

Communication 43 Add a star to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. 1 Select 2 Add star . The star icon next to the message is activated. Filter messages From the Inbox screen, press [ 1 ] → Go to labels . Select the label of the messages you want to view. 2 Email Learn to send o...

Communication 44 Select contacts and select 4 Add . Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients. 5 Select the subject field and enter a subject. 6 Select the text input field and enter your email text. 7 Select 8 Attach and attach a file. You can select a file from the file list or create a new ...

Communication 45 Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk ™ . This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Add friends to your friend list › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk . The friend list shows all of your Google Talk co...

Communication 46 Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub ™ , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, instant messages (IM), contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. In Idle mode, open the application list an...

Entertainment 47 Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels.To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears on...

Entertainment 49 Capture a photo in Smile shot mode › Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Smile shot . Make any necessa...

Entertainment 50 Capture a panoramic photo › You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Panorama ...

Entertainment 51 Before taking a photo, select → to access the following settings: Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Review Set the camera to display the taken image. GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, a...

Entertainment 52 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Resolution • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Storage location 2 Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). 3 Adjust the brightness...

Entertainment 53 Customise camcorder settings › Before recording a video, select → to access the following options: Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balance accord...

Entertainment 54 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. Supported file formats › Type Format Image Extension: gif, jpg, png, bmp, wbmp Video Extension: 3gp, mp4 • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 • Some file formats are not supported depending • on the software of the devi...

Entertainment 55 Play a video › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery . Select a video (with the 2 icon) to play. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3 Control playback with the virtual keys. 4 Share images or videos › In Idle mode, open the application list an...

Entertainment 56 Add music files to your memory card › Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. • ► p. 69 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. • ► p. 86 Receive via Bluetooth. • ► p. 81 Copy to your memory card. • ► p. 87 Play music › After transferring music...

Entertainment 58 Press [ 3 ] → Add to playlist → New . Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save . To add more music files to the playlist, play a file and 5 press [ ] → Add to playlist → the new playlist. Use the party shuffle feature › When you turn on the party shuffle feature, your d...

Entertainment 59 FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . The FM rad...

Entertainment 60 Number Function 5 Adjust the volume. Save a radio station automatically › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . Press [ 3 ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Add a ra...

Entertainment 61 Scroll to the radio station you want. 3 Select 4 to add to the favourites list. You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station; Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename . Customise FM radio settings › In Idle mode, open the ap...

Personal information 62 Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application li...

Personal information 63 Select a location number 3 → a contact. You can quickly dial this number by touching and holding the location number from the dialling screen. Create your namecard › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → My profile . Enter your own personal deta...

Personal information 64 Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. 3 Select 4 Save . Copy contacts › To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Import from SIM card . Select contacts to copy a...

Personal information 65 To export contacts from your device to a memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Export to SD card . Select 3 Yes to confirm. View the communication log › You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or...

Personal information 66 Enter the details of the event as required. 3 Select 4 Done . View events › To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Press [ 2 ] and select Day , Week , or Month . To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the ap...

Personal information 67 Select 2 Create memo or press [ ] → Create . Enter your memo text. 3 Press [ 4 ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to change a background colour. 5 Select 6 Save . View memos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select a memo to view its details. 2 ...

Personal information 68 Play a voice memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder . Select 2 List . Select a voice memo to play. 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing [ ] → Share → an option. Voice recorder Learn to operate your device's voice recorder.To ...

Web 69 Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the • web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.The web br...

Web 71 Select 2 → Bookmarks . Select 3 Add or press [ ] → Bookmark last-viewed page . Enter a page title and a web address. 4 Select 5 OK . From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: To open the web page in the current window, select • Open . To open the web page ...

Web 72 Maps Learn to use Google Maps ™ to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, • or inside buildingsin poor w...

Web 73 Search for a specific location › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select OK to confirm. The map will display your current location.Press [ 3 ] → Search or select . Enter a keyword for the location and selec...

Web 74 Share your location via Google Latitude › Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude ™ . In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Latitude . The device automatically joins Latitude. Press [ 2 ] → Add friends → Select from Contact...

Web 75 Navigate to your destination › Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Navigation . If you are launching thi...

Web 76 Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for. 2 To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.Select the item's name you want to access. 3 YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region ...

Web 77 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 4 Control playback with the following keys: 5 1 2 Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. 2 Change the quality of the display. Upload videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Press [ ...

Web 78 News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. View the weather information › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News & Weather . Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen. Your device searches for your current locatio...

Connectivity 80 Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection.You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are w...

Connectivity 82 › Activate the WLAN feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi . An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. Find and conn...

Connectivity 83 Customise DLNA settings for sharing › media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices. In Idle mode, open the application list and selec...

Connectivity 84 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 5 Playback begins at the selected player.Control playback using icons of your device. 6 Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. Play files of one device on the other › device In Idl...

Connectivity 85 › Share your device's mobile network via USB Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack 1 on your device to a PC.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot . Select 3 USB tethering to activate the ...

Connectivity 86 PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is...

Connectivity 87 To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the PC data cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card. VPN conn...

Connectivity 88 Option Function Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password. Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. S...

Connectivity 89 Connect to a private network › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings . Select a private network to connect. 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect .

Tools 90 Tools Clock Learn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. Use the clock display › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock . While using the clock display, use the following 2 features: To create or delete an alarm, sel...

Tools 92 Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications, package size of applications, and memory information, and monitor the RAM memory. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task manager . Use the following options: 2 Active applications • : View th...

Tools 93 Enter a name for the document and select 6 OK . Enter contents in the document by using the tools at 7 the bottom of the screen.When you are finished editing, select 8 on the toolbar or press [ ] → File → Save . View and edit a document on your › device In Idle mode, open the application li...

Tools 94 Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice Search . If you ar...

Settings 95 Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings . Select a setting category and select an option. 2 Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You...

Settings 96 Use only 2G networks • : Set the device to connect only to a 2G network. Network operators • : Search for available networks and select a network for roaming. Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. Fixed Dialing Numbers › Enable FDN • : Activate or deactivate FDN mode...

Settings 97 Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode • : Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones. Vibrate • : Set when the device will vibrate for various events. Volume • : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music ...

Settings 98 Horizontal calibration • : Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition. Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks • : Set to use WLAN ...

Settings 99 Set password • : Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials. Clear storage • : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications. Unknown sources • : Select to download applications from...

Settings 100 Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data • : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto-sync • : Set the...

Settings 101 Swype › Language • : Select a language for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. Audio feedback • : Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-t...

Settings 102 XT9 advanced settings • : Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or auto substitution, and set up your own word list. Keypad sweeping • : Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch between input mo...

Settings 103 Default engine • : Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. Install voice data • : Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. Speech rate • : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. Language • : Select a language for the text-to-speech feat...

Settings 104 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: Automatic • : Automatically update the time when you move across time zones. Set date • : Set the current date manually. Select time zone • : Set your home time zone. Set tim...

Troubleshooting 105 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When u...

Troubleshooting 106 Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for 8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.If this does n...

Troubleshooting 108 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: Charge the battery or replace it with ...

Troubleshooting 109 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or • delet...

Troubleshooting 110 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on • your device.Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on • the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device • a...

Safety precautions 111 Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical socketsDo not...

Safety precautions 112 Do not use your device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if • possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the • pacemaker.To minimise the possible interference w...

Safety precautions 113 Use a hands-free device. • Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed • dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device.Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wirel...

Safety precautions 114 Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C Your device can explod...

Safety precautions 118 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic a...

Safety precautions 119 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not...

Index 121 Index access codes 105 airplane mode 17 alarms creating 90 stopping 90 AllShare 83 battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 80 finding and pairing with devices 81 receiving data 81 sending data 81 brightness, display 28 calculator 91 calendar creating events 66 viewing events ...